A quick look back at this week’s biggest stories A 22-year-old man has been arrested in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot at a Utah Valley University event Wednesday The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025
Netherlands Joins Ireland In Threatening Eurovision Boycott If Israel Participates Slovenia, Spain and Iceland have also expressed concerns over Israel’s inclusion in the international singing contest. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 13, 2025
‘We do not agree’: Paramount criticizes Israeli film industry boycott Film-makers pledged not to work with institutions linked to ‘genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people’ The Guardian - US · Sep 12, 2025
Qatar PM meets Trump after Israel’s deadly strike on Doha Prior to talks with Trump, Sheikh Mohammed met State Secretary Rubio, who heads to Israel to pledge continued support. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2025
Fifty Reported Dead In Gaza As Israel Steps Up Attacks On Main City Israeli military operations killed 50 people in Gaza on Friday, the territory's civil defence agency said, as the army stepped up its attacks on Gaza City. International Business Times · Sep 12, 2025
UN assembly votes overwhelmingly to back two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
U.S. Plan To Disarm Hezbollah Is a Diplomatic Dead End Washington’s proposal to link Israeli withdrawals with Hezbollah’s surrender ignores decades of political entrenchment and risks fueling wider conflict. Reason · Sep 12, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Blamed "Islamists" For Charlie Kirk's Murder The controversial Israeli Prime Minister went on Fox News and blamed the murder of the conservative commentator on "radical Islamists." Latin Times · Sep 12, 2025
Spain summons Israel ambassador following Netanyahu’s ‘blatant genocidal threat’ comments Spain has formally summoned Israel’s acting ambassador in Madrid following accusations from the Israeli Prime Minister’s office that Spain’s prime minister had threatened Israel. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
As Israel carried out strikes far beyond its borders, violence surged in the occupied West Bank As Israeli strikes in far-off Qatar and Yemen sparked regional tensions this week, violence surged in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
‘Political witch-hunt’: Donald Trump brings his signature legal complaint to Israel and France, and they are not having it Trump just can't keep his nose in his own business. We Got This Covered · Sep 12, 2025
Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar shatters Gulf’s faith in US protection The attack on Hamas leaders in Doha upended a decades-old assumption – and left Arab leaders questioning how much they can still rely on Washington The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025
UN General Assembly backs two-state push for Israel and Palestine Israel slams landmark vote, supported by 142 member states, as ‘disgraceful’ as it continues to pound Gaza. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2025
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 65, including 14 members of the same family At least 48 killed in Gaza City as Gaza authorities claim some 1.3 million people remain in north of bombarded enclave. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025 ‘We took the gloves off’: ex-IDF chief confirms Gaza casualties over 200,000 Retired general Herzi Halevi says ‘not once’ had legal advice constrained Israel’s military decisions in the strip
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 Qatari PM’s dash to see Donald Trump shows gravity of Israel’s bombing of Doha ANALYSIS: Top of the agenda will be how the US and Qatar can ‘explore joint efforts to deter a future Israeli strike’ as this is what Qatar is most worried about, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew
International Business Times · Sep 12, 2025 Eurovision Will 'Respect' Any Boycott Decisions Over Israel The Eurovision Song Contest will respect countries' decisions on participating in next year's competition, its chief said Friday, after several European broadcasters threatened a boycott if Israel takes part.
International Business Times · Sep 12, 2025 UN General Assembly Votes For Hamas-free Palestinian State The UN General Assembly voted Friday to back the "New York Declaration," a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine -- without the involvement of Hamas.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 Another country threatens Eurovision boycott over Israel participation IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 Israeli strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels damage residential homes, forcing families to live in ruins Israel’s deadly airstrikes this week targeting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen have damaged residential areas in the country’s capital of Sanaa, leaving many houses in ruins and residents unable to afford repairs on their own
Euronews · Sep 12, 2025 Netherlands join boycott of Eurovision 2026 over Israeli participation The Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS, has confirmed the Netherlands will join Slovenia, Iceland, Spain and Ireland in boycotting next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is involved.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 Trump to meet Qatari PM days after Israeli strike on Doha kills six US president walking diplomatic tightrope between two key allies as Qatar and Israel’s relationship crumbles
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 Netherlands threatens Eurovision boycott if Israel also participates The Netherlands has joined several countries urging the Eurovision Song Contest to exclude Israel due to its actions in Gaza
International Business Times · Sep 12, 2025 Rubio To Offer Israel Support Despite Qatar Strike US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will leave Saturday on a trip to Israel to offer support before French-led moves to recognize a Palestinian state, the State Department said.
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025 Dutch broadcaster joins RTE in proposed boycott of Eurovision over Israel The Irish station said multiple members of the European Broadcasting Union have raised concerns about the participation of Israel.